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[Bookplate for William Smith]

Description

This bookplate, in black ink, contains an escutcheon, gules (red), with a chevron, ermine (white powdered fur with black tufts), and is charged with two crescents over one garbe. Above the escutcheon is a dexter closed helmet, which is crested by a curved wreath and an eagle's head, erased, with a crown around its neck. From the helmet flows very elaborate mantling which flows out and down to the base of the escutcheon. Above the crest is a banner containing the Latin motto.

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Title
[Bookplate for William Smith]
Date Created
[unknown]
Description
This bookplate, in black ink, contains an escutcheon, gules (red), with a chevron, ermine (white powdered fur with black tufts), and is charged with two crescents over one garbe. Above the escutcheon is a dexter closed helmet, which is crested by a curved wreath and an eagle's head, erased, with a crown around its neck. From the helmet flows very elaborate mantling which flows out and down to the base of the escutcheon. Above the crest is a banner containing the Latin motto.
Extent
1 bookplate : steel engraving ; 7.5 x 10.7 cm
Subject
Heraldry
Person Or Corporation
Smith, William
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
Due to the common name of the originator, it is difficult to determine ownership. A number of William Smiths are mentioned in works on British, American and Canadian bookplates, however, none of the mottos of these match up with the motto on this bookplate.
Identifier
BP MUR SL P S658; BP_MUR_SL_P_S658
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR SL P S658
Date Available
2008
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca
DOI
10.14288/1.0215412
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Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca